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Millwood, NY

New York · Metropolitan Area

Millwood is a small town in New York with a population of 854. Residents earn $209,063 per year, which is 178% above the national average.

4.9 /5.0
A+ Excellent
854 Population 1,423/sq mi density
$209,063 Median Income $81,160 per capita
$769,800 Home Value
$3,501 Median Rent 25.2% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.9 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$209,063 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$769,800 home value, $3,501/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
86.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $209,063
178% higher than US avg
Home Value $769,800
173% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 86.8%
158% higher than US avg
Median Rent $3,501
201% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 20.2%
37% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.6%
79% lower than US avg

How Millwood Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population854
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density1,423/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Largest GroupWhite 70%
Veterans0.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$209,063
Per Capita$81,160
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$120,154M
Commute38 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$769,800
Rent$3,501
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units334
Rent Burden25.2%

Health

Obesity20.2%
Uninsured4.2%
Smoking6.2%
Depression15.4%
Heart Disease3.6%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain50.3 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation328 ft (100 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+86.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+51.3%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute38 min
Broadband100.0%
EV Stations1
Libraries45

Is Millwood a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Millwood receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Millwood stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Millwood is $209,063, which is significantly higher than the national average — 178% above $75,149. This places Millwood among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Millwood is $769,800, making it a premium housing market at 173% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Millwood is a highly educated community — 86.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Millwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches, including 39.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Millwood has a population of 854 with a density of 1,423 people per square mile. The median age is 48.1 years, 24% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (70.4%).

Population

854
Total Population
1,423
People / sq mi
48.1yrs
Median Age
24% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 34.7%
Female 65.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Millwood vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only65.6%
16% below US avg
Spanish34.4%
157% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Millwood vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Millwood is $209,063, which is 178% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: Millwood vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$209,063
178% above US avg
Per Capita Income$81,160
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
IRS Avg AGI$188,224

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.6%
79% below US avg
Establishments (County)37,722
County GDP$120,154M

Business (County)

Restaurants2,631
Healthcare3,441
Retail3,365
Manufacturing485

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$20,623
489% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.68%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time38.3 min
Drive Alone59.7%
Public Transit9.0%
Work from Home19.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Millwood is $769,800, 173% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $3,501 (201% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$769,800
173% above US avg
Median List Price$778,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$778,000
$/Sq Ft$368
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio101.9%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$3,501
201% above US avg
Rent Burden25.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.2%
Housing Units334
Median Year Built1971

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$20,623
489% above US avg
Effective Rate2.68%
In Millwood, 20.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 4.2% of residents lack health insurance. 6.2% are current smokers. 15.4% report depression. 15.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Millwood vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity20.2%
37% below US avg
Diabetes6.4%
Heart Disease3.6%
High Blood Pressure21.7%
Asthma8.4%
COPD2.8%
Cancer7.0%
Stroke1.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking6.2%
56% below US avg
Binge Drinking17.1%
Physical Inactivity15.0%
Depression15.4%
Mental Distress12.2%
Physical Distress7.8%
Short Sleep33.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.9%
Uninsured4.2%
51% below US avg
Checkup Rate79.0%
Dental Visits76.3%
Premature Death4,881/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.3/10
Exercise Access99.7%
Healthcare Facilities3,441
Millwood has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.3 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.3 inches
32% above US avg
Snowfall39.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation328 ft (100 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density1,423/sq mi
Coordinates41.2028°N, 73.7930°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36119
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 86.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (158% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 26.3-point margin. 100.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 36.9%
D 63.1%

Winner: Democrat by 26.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+86.8%
158% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+51.3%
School Test Score5.39
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,423/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access100.0%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries45
Healthcare Facilities3,441
Restaurants2,631
Retail Stores3,365

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)36

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute38.3 min
Drive Alone59.7%
Public Transit9.0%
Work from Home19.0%

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